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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.31, 1,560.18 and 688.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.31, 1,560.18 and 688.53 is: 950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.31 : 1,560.18 = 688.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.31/1,560.18 = 688.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.31x = 1,560.18 × 688.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.31x = 1,074,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,230.74/1,130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.39

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